Changelog Master Feed Hiring only senior engineers is killing companies (Changelog News #163)
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Sep 30, 2025 Discussing the importance of hiring junior engineers, Andrew Churchill argues they bring energy and long-term value when mentored. Chrome DevTools now allows AI agents to run and fix code directly in browsers. GitHub unveils a security roadmap to combat npm token abuse with innovative measures. Jerry Liu's Dayflow app offers a unique way to create activity timelines using AI. Lastly, Sean Godecki explores the elusive concept of 'good taste' in software engineering, emphasizing its role in project alignment.
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Practical Steps To Hire And Grow Juniors
- Filter for mindset and use home assignments and AI/no-AI tests when hiring juniors.
- After hiring, invest in mentoring, be patient, and measure progress the right way.
Hiring Juniors Unlocks Hidden Talent
- Companies that hire only senior engineers miss a large pool of talented juniors with high potential.
- Investing in mentoring and patience with juniors yields long-term payoff.
DevTools MCP Bridges AI And Real Browsers
- Chrome DevTools MCP connects AI agents to a real browser for autonomous debugging and automation.
- Models can now run pages, interact with the DOM/CSS, capture metrics, and fix issues based on real feedback.